Indigenous Services Student Assistant

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking a Student Assistant to act as a peer liaison and host for Indigenous students at the Gathering Place. You will help connect students with support services and promote engagement through events and communications.

The role supports a variety of cultural, social, and educational activities, with responsibilities including newsletters, social media, event planning, and assisting with resources and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) ancestry.
• Must be enrolled at KPU as a full time student and in good academic standing.
• Must be familiar with available student support services and campus resources.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have experience in MS Office; and knowledge of online platforms such as Moodle would be considered an asset.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Must be willing to travel to other campus, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as a peer liaison to assist students by identifying various KPU student support services and/or make referrals to appropriate departments and/or community organizations.
• Greet and welcome students and guests to the Gathering Place (GP) in a warm and friendly manner.
• Promote student life activities and events.
• Contribute to peer‑run bi‑monthly email newsletter and social media that highlight scholarship and funding opportunities, campus and community events.
• Support team event planning for Indigenous cultural and community events.
• Assist Coordinator at educational and community events, as needed.
• Monitor GP resources and maintain bulletin board so that it is relevant and organized.
• Assist students in the GP with computers and supplies, as needed.
• Attend weekly departmental team meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Full-time student

Tools

MS Office

Moodle

Job description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Coordinator, Indigenous Student Transition and Engagement, the Student Assistant acts as a peer liaison and host to Indigenous students through one-on-one or small group interactions focusing on creating a safe and welcoming environment and promoting student engagement. The student assistant (also referred to as a Gathering Place Host) also supports a variety of cultural, social, and educational events at KPU.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Act as a peer liaison to assist students by identifying various KPU student support services and/or make referrals to appropriate departments and/or community organizations
• Greet and welcome students and guests to the Gathering Place (GP) in a warm and friendly manner
• Promote student life activities and events
• Contribute to peer‑run bi‑monthly email newsletter and social media that highlight scholarship and funding opportunities, campus and community events
• Support team event planning for Indigenous cultural and community events
• Assist Coordinator at educational and community events, as needed
• Monitor GP resources and maintain bulletin board so that it is relevant and organized
• Assist students in the GP with computers and supplies, as needed
• Attend weekly departmental team meetings

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must be of Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) ancestry
• Must be enrolled at KPU as a full time student and in good academic standing
• Must be familiar with available student support services and campus resources
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have experience in MS office; and knowledge of online platforms such as Moodle would be considered an asset
• Ability to multi‑task
• Must be willing to travel to other campus, as needed

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

• Less than one year of post‑secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
• One year of post‑secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
• With a post‑secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%